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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.23, 45,477.98 and 17,847.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.23, 45,477.98 and 17,847.55 is: 24,629.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.23 : 45,477.98 = 17,847.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.23/45,477.98 = 17,847.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.23x = 45,477.98 × 17,847.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.23x = 811,670,521.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,670,521.95/32,955.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.49

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